Crystal Palace boss Hodgson: I enjoy this job as much as ever

The the former England manager, 72, has yet to agree a new contract beyond this summer and hinted on Boxing Day that is future is linked to greater spending to ease the strain on his playing squad.

Before today's visit to bottom club Norwich, Hodgson said: “I do enjoy it as much as ever.

"I just relish being with the team, really, especially a team I identify with as closely as this Crystal Palace team. It's a pleasure to train them everyday and it's a pleasure to see them play at the weekend."